Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Knowledge of the full range of administrative procedures, acquired through training and previous experience of working in an administrative environment.
• Awareness of the requirement to maintain confidentiality, and knowledge of the Data Protection Act.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration, Customer Service, Healthcare Support Services or equivalent qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a non-routine environment, with demonstrable evidence of problem solving and resolving issues as they arise (acquired through experience and/or training to Vocational level 4 or equivalent).
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment, resolving queries and using initiative to ensure first-class service delivery.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience, or experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to make decisions in a constantly changing environment (e.g. clinic setting) using judgement to deal with queries or escalate where necessary.
• Advanced keyboard skills, and competent use of IT.
• Able to deal with sensitive information with tact, diplomacy and understanding.

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of patients, in situations where there may be barriers to understanding (e.g. language difficulties, anxious or distressed patients or relatives).

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Able to work independently, managing own workload, prioritising tasks and allocating work appropriately to others.
• Willingness to continue to learn and develop in the role, taking part in learning and development activities in line with the Trust's Admin Staff learning and development framework

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Control Centre Assistant, you will work as a member of a large team in both Reception and Control Room within a high secure Hospital. You will operate a variety of complex access and egress systems which will contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, contractors and staff. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of working in a people orientated environment within a secure setting.

You will provide a front facing service offering information and advice to a wide range of customers with different needs hospital staff, contractors, professional and social visitors in challenging situations. You will be required to work as part of a flexible team working shifts over a 24 day, 365 days per year which will include weekend, bank holiday and night working.

You will provide a reception and security service to the Hospital, operate specific security systems and equipment within the Entry Building in both Reception and Control Room, including-X-Ray machinesMetal detection equipmentMicrosearch electronic heartbeat detector system for Vehicle searches.Operation of the Visitor, Contractor and Staff computerised access systems.You will carry out searching of staff, patients, contractors and visitors, both persons and property as instructed by a Team Leader.Operating the digital radio system, monitoring CCTV.You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and IT skills as well as being highly motivated and willing to adopt a flexible approach to working practice. Carry out checks of the perimeter fence reporting any findings to the Duty Team Leader.GCSE or equivalent with grades from A-D with IT knowledge.Excellent communication skills verbal and written. Work on own initiative with minimal supervision.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• .Basic Level of Education to include Basic Numeracy / Literacy Skills e.g. GCSE or equivalent with Grades A-D
• .IT or word processing knowledge

Skills

Essential

• .Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Works well under pressure
• Team worker

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer orientated environment

trust values and behaviors

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rampton Hospital

Retford

DN22 0PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join us and help make a meaningful difference to the lives of older adults across Hywel Dda.

This post is advertised at Band 8a. However, applicants who do not currently meet all the skills and competencies required for the Band 8a role are encouraged to apply and may, if successful, be appointed under the Agenda for Change Annex 21 arrangements, supported by a structured development plan for up to 3 years. During the first year, payment will be 65% of the top of Band 8a, 70% in the second year and 75% in the third year.

The successful candidate will receive ongoing professional, clinical and managerial support and supervision to develop the competencies required for the role.

Following successful completion of the development programme and achievement of the required competencies, the post holder will progress to Band 8a (minimum point of the pay scale). Failure to achieve the qualification and required competencies in the designated timeframe could result in implementing Workforce policies.

Where application of Annex 21 would otherwise result in a reduction in salary for an existing NHS employee, local pay protection arrangements may be considered in accordance with Health Board policy.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 16/10/2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Doctoral level training (or its equivalent for those trained before 1996) in clinical or counselling psychology, including psychopathology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• Knowledge of psychometrics, appropriate administration and limitations.
• Post Practitioner Psychologist qualification training in at least one area relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Post Practitioner Psychologist qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
• Additional specialist training.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies and assessment in specific difficult to treat groups or complex presentations (e.g. mental health and learning disability, substance misuse).
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment (post-doctoral qualification) incorporating psychometrics and cognitive assessment
• Post Practitioner Psychologist qualification experience of assessing risk in older people with mental health problems
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Post Practitioner Psychologist qualification experience of working with older people and/or mental health.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a secondary care acute Team setting and/or experience of working with other agencies.
• Experience of teaching, training and supervision.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
• Flexible approach to needs of the service.

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

To be confirmed with successful candidate

To be confirmed with successful candidate

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

****** Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.******

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• OT Degree/Diploma
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post-qualification paediatric training
• Postural management training
• Equipment and adaptations training

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of OT skills in relation to children with disabilities
• Commitment to service development
• Good understanding of OT Management role

Desirable

• Knowledge of children's normal developmental milestones
• Prior management/Lead experience
• In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to children relevant to safeguarding.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of equipment assessment, provision and review
• Experience of completing medical housing assessment and associated paperwork
• Experience completing moving and handling assessments
• Able to supervise junior staff/assistants/students

Desirable

• Experience of lone working in Social Care OT role
• Experience of managing complaints
• Experience working with commissioners or key stakeholders
• Experience working with children in relevant community or acute setting

skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff, including children with significant communication difficulties
• Excellent report writing skills, including record keeping
• Ability to facilitate others to deliver OT treatment programmes

Desirable

• Knowledge of research process
• Knowledge of audit process

Other Factors

Essential

• Driving Licence - Valid in UK for manual car

Desirable

• Automatic or bike only driving licence with access to car for work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Crystal Children's Development Centre

Malling Close

Croydon

CR0 7YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To manage and oversee the social visitor accreditation process through liaison with social workers, multi-disciplinary teams and security staff in line with visiting procedures and ensuring this is communicated to relevant departments.
• To act as Ward Carer Link for a particular care stream as part of the Triangle of Care (TOC) agenda providing 1:1 support, organise and facilitate any staff group sessions aiding with TOC assessments, carer information and attend ward community meetings.
• To improve patient and carer experience of the ward and enhance carers/ ward staff communication.
• To support and facilitate onsite visits between social visitors and patients often being the sole member of staff on those visits. This includes leading on onsite child and virtual visits.
• To organise and book any interpreters required for any social visit. To provide the technical instruction / equipment or assistance to ward staff if required for MS Teams Interpreters.
• To navigate clinical systems (RIO) to gain relevant patient information (mental/physical/risk/ historical and current issues prior to social visits) & to feedback and report on patient / carer contact.
• To liaise with social workers and ward staff prior to supporting any visit and feedback to the wider MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) about visits or issues raised in carer contact via the Trust wide RIO patient recording system.
• To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records or other confidential information.
• To support and be on the ward if we are there to release a ward staff member to enable an onsite or purple visit to go ahead.
• To assist organising and supporting social visitor meetings and involvement events at Rampton Hospital. To develop and ensure carer involvement.
• Support planned collaborative events at specific points of the year (e.g. National Volunteering Week, Mental Health Awareness Week, National Carers Week, patient Oscar events etc) to share and celebrate the positive contribution volunteers and Carers make to our organisation, our services and to the lives of patients.
• To support ward staff in the implementation the patient / carer communication plans.
• To support relevant carer awareness training sessions to staff as required.
• To maintain safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust policy, and Local Authority procedure and guidance, including making timely child and adult safeguarding referrals, as required.

NB: this is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be changed in line with service needs in conjunction with the post holder.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
• Demonstrate clear understanding of Safeguarding

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake essential training, particularly Positive Management of Violence and Aggression
• Ability to walk and escort visitors around the high secure site

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent registered qualification in Health & Social Care or experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting
• A good standard of general education including GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Training

Essential

• Microsoft Office programs i.e. Database, Excel, Word, Powerpoint

Desirable

• Counselling skills training
• Carer awareness training
• Involvement, Experience or Participation training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with a mental health issue, or personality disorders
• Experience of working with patients/service users with a mental illness or personality disorder within a mental health care setting, e.g. community, hospital, prison, young offender institute or forensic unit

Knowledge

Essential

• Adult & Child Safeguarding
• Awareness of Carers rights and needs
• Confidentiality and data protection
• Knowledge of computer packages, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint IT Skills

Desirable

• Triangle of Care
• Knowledge of the principles underpinning diversity, equal opportunity, anti-oppressive practice & mental health
• Involvement, Experience and Participation ethos

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine verbal and written correspondence
• Ability to communicate accurately, verbally, courteously and effectively with a wide range of patients, carers and staff
• To develop and maintain high level communication and relationships with a range of different teams across the hospital
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to covering a 7-day a week service, requires significant weekend and bank holiday working
• Access to own car and insurance for business mileage/or willingness to drive the hospital pool car (reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rampton Hospital

Woodbeck

Nr Retford

DN220PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Annex 21:

This post is advertised as a Band 8a, however, applicantswho do not currently hold all the necessary competencies to a Band 8alevel are encouraged to applyand, ifsuccessful,will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 65%of the top of Band8awill be payable in the first year, 70% in second year and 75% in third year.Applicantswould be supported to develop their competenciesrequiredto fulfil the role within a36monthperiod. Following successful completion and successful attainment of the skills and competencies for the role, the post holder will then be paid at Band8a(minimum point on the scale). Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe would follow Workforce policy.

As part of the Annex 21 process, there is no financial penalty to those who apply for this role where the percentage will cause a reduction in pay, subsequently a local protection would be put in place until the pay has caught up.

For further information about the role and essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person spec.

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.In our commitment to increase the number of staff whoare able tocommunicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 16/10/2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those who commenced training prior to September 2001) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Have knowledge of clinical assessment, formulation and psychological treatments as well as experience in working psychologically in all core specialties being a) adult mental health; b) child and adolescent mental health; c) older adults mental health and d) learning disabilities as obtained within Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (D. Clin Psy) or have met all competencies within a Doctorate Clinical Psychology Programme which uses a competency assessment framework model.
• Have knowledge of specific models of psychopathology including health psychology models, clinical psychometrics and cognitive psychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
• Demonstrate further specialist training and or experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of working flexibly and sensitively with a wide variety of psychology patient groups, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of delivering psychological interventions within multidisciplinary settings
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision

Desirable

• Experience with neuropsychology assessments
• Experience of applied clinical psychology within physical health conditions

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Hafan Derwen, Building 4

St Davids Park

Carmarthen

SA31 3BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work with the maternity and public health teams to provide holistic care based on a behaviour change approach to pregnant women and their families, with a focus on reducing health inequalities, improving maternal and neonatal outcomes and promoting a healthy pregnancy.

The post holder should have a working knowledge of public health and maternity services, as well as proven experience of working with vulnerable families in a community setting.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Please note for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of public health/community services/maternity care procedures and practices; acquired through NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses or experience
• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working and communicating with vulnerable families.
• Experience of working in a health or voluntary community setting.

Desirable

• Certificate/Professional qualification in a related area
• Level 2 smoking cessation training
• Motivational behaviour training

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of public health/community services/maternity care procedures and practices; acquired through NVQ3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses or experience
• Knowledge and understanding of underlying determinants of health and issues facing people in communities of multiple deprivation Experience of monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of working with pregnant women/families in a community setting.

Desirable

• Supervisory experience
• Experience of working with pregnant women and families

Other requirements

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Willie Sams Centre

Market Place

Dudley

NE23 7HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 6711-23 Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Operations (Construction)
• City & Guilds or NVQ in Bricklaying or recognised apprenticeship.
• Recognised and registered CITB minimum three year apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery
• NVQ Level 2 Plastering Course, City & Guilds Certificate in Carpentry/Joinery or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery Benchwork, Safety in the Use of Woodworking Machines P.U.W.E.R. (1998), Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) Registration, Health & Safety Prefabricated Towers Training Certificate, General Ladder Safety Certificate, Scaffold Safety Inspections

Experience

Essential

• General trades repair, Maintenance Operations (Construction) or equivalent with tradesman qualifications - roofing repairs, pot hole repairs and general building repair works.
• Ability to maintain consistency of PPM chores

Knowledge

Desirable

• Ability to work in various environments from hospitals to mental health facilities and provide customer focussing caring attitude and behaviours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Princess of Wales Community Hospital

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

B61 0BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• OT Degree/Diploma
• HCPC registration
• Post-qualification paediatric training
• Evidence of self-directed learning and CPD

Desirable

• Bobath/Neurodevelopmental training
• Postural management training
• Equipment and adaptations training
• Sensory training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff, incl. children with significant communication difficulties
• Excellent report writing skills, including record keeping
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to facilitate others to deliver OT treatment programmes

Desirable

• Experience of delivery coaching and co-op approaches to interventions.
• Experience of delivery parent groups in relation to sensory and functional needs.
• Experience participating in or leading on audits.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of OT skills in relation to children with disabilities
• Excellent clinical knowledge and well established OT assessment and treatment skills
• Commitment to service development

Desirable

• Knowledge of children's normal developmental milestones and experience of working with developmental checklists
• Knowledge of specialist equipment and adaptations
• Knowledge of Sensory strategies and interventions
• Knowledge of Neurodevelopment input

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and their families/carers in a family and child centred approach
• Experience of having taught peers / assistants / students
• Experience working in community settings, including a local authority in the UK
• Extensive experience of working with Early Years
• Has supervised junior staff / assistances / students

Desirable

• Postural management and equipment skills and experience
• Experience of working with children with Autism and ADHD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Crystal Children's Development Centre

malling close

London

CR0 7YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Administrative qualification or equivalent supervisory experience.
• Microsoft Office qualification(s)

Desirable

• Relevant Degree
• IHRIM Qualification
• NVQ Assessor

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of good performance in current/previous role
• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced working environment
• ability to organise self, working within deadlines and ensuring quality standards

Desirable

• Experience of managing a large team
• Time management skills and/or experience of working within a busy/demanding service

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Confidence and ability to establish effective working relationships
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
• Flexible approach to working times
• High level of communication; verbal and written
• Adaptable to work allocated and willing to cover in absences

Desirable

• Evidence of professional development
• Good communication; verbal and written
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to work using own initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby

Scartho Road

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Among the main duties of the role

Promote and maintains safety, privacy, and dignity of all patients in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.

Acts, wherever applicable, in accordance with the Mental Health Act, duty of candour and associated policies and procedures.

Acts as named nurse for patients and hold responsibility for the development of the care documents for those patients and others in the absence of their named nurse.

Contributes to the planning, co-ordination and evaluation of clinical interventions to challenging and complex behaviours such as self-harm and aggression.

Please contact Rowan Lea if you would like to speak to a member of the nursing team or arrange a visit to the ward or have any questions in relation to the role or team.

In the absence of the Ward Manager, please Contact Modern Matron Karen Ashby or PDP Carrie Randell on 01723 384601 for further details.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be a recognised Practice Supervisor
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice

Skills

Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Competent in using electronic systems to conduct assessments and documentation
• Manage own time and prioritise effectively
• Co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of the ward/community team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross Lane Hospital

Cross Lane

Scarborough

YO12 6DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job context

North Yorkshire Council is committed to delivering high-quality services in collaboration with partners to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families. At the heart of this ambition is the ability to transform and commission services across the system that make a measurable difference.

The Head of Commissioning is a key member of the Childrens Partnership and Sufficiency Leadership Team, leading commissioning and contract activity and ensuring a sustainable provider market that meets statutory duties including sufficiency.

This role will lead all commissioning activity and contract designs for Childrens Services ensuring that coproduction is at the heart of each stage of the commissioning cycle and that services are commissioned to meet peoples needs at the right time, at the right place and in a way that supports good outcomes for people.

Work in conjunction with the Assistant Director for Childrens Sufficiency and Partnerships

with other Directorates, elected members and other senior colleagues across the Council as required.

The role has responsibility to ensure there is a consistent and coherent approach taken to commissioning and contracting for services across CYPS.

To provide strategic leadership for the commissioning of children's services, ensuring services are effective, evidence-based, financially sustainable and improve outcomes.

Job Purpose

Provide strategic leadership for commissioning across CYPS, leading transformation and delivering high-quality, value for money services through partnership working.

Operational Management:

Deputise for Assistant Director where required.

Lead commissioning delivery to meet need and outcomes ensuring an integrated overview of commissioning plans, contractual issues and quality outcomes, driving continuous improvement.

Oversee commissioning lifecycle

To ensure compliance with all statutory guidance and national policy

Drive improvement and innovation, commissioning county wide needs assessments and market audits to inform the commissioning requirements across CYPS.

Ensure commissioning activity supports the Councils statutory and legal obligations including safeguarding.

To oversee the implementation of decommissioning and mobilisation of new commissioned services across CYPS

To ensure sustainable and diverse markets are supported across the county

The post holder will ensure all portfolio areas have an appropriate governance framework, and will monitor performance levels.

Lead full commissioning cycle including needs assessment, market analysis, service design, procurement, contract management and evaluation.

Establish robust performance frameworks, monitor outcomes, and lead continuous improvement.

Foster innovation, accountability and inclusion within commissioning teams.

Resource management:

Manage budgets effectively, including revenue and capital budget, ensuring that services are financially stable and within budget when commissioning and where possible achieving significant income and efficiencies for the Local Authority.

Lead development of fee frameworks and support negotiation of contractual terms, including leading contract meetings

Lead, manage and supervise commissioning and contract managers, embedding best value and utilisation.

Develop mechanisms to support provider sustainability and minimise provider failure.

Identify and implement changes in practice that lead to service efficiency and integrated working.

Provide leadership, motivation and regular supervision, appraisal and development to those staff for whom they are responsible, ensuring the effective performance of all members of their team.

The post holder will ensure their behaviours and those of their managers comply with the expectations of the Managers Pocket book and that their managers and staff all comply with the Councils Behaviour and Skills Framework

Deliver value for money and efficiencies while maintaining statutory compliance.

Partnerships:

Lead strategic partnerships, working collaboratively various internal and external partners and stakeholders.

Represent the Directorate at relevant policy, organisational, co-ordination and consultation forums with external agencies, other Council Directorates within the Service Area or wider Directorate as required

Develop and maintain relationships with key regional and national organisations

Build partnerships across health, education, social care, police and voluntary sector.

Strategic management

Lead commissioning strategy for CYPS

Define models of care, stimulate the provider market, and ensure commissioning decisions are evidence-based and cost-effective.

Provide oversight of the market, including risk escalation, reporting, and mitigation strategies

To work unsupervised and take responsibility for own workload, dealing with complex issues, delegating work, as appropriate.

Improve and modernise business processes.

Develop policies, guidance and procedures to ensure consistent working practices, ensure clarity of function and explore opportunity to joint working arrangements with other directorates.

Evaluate transformation which has taken place to ensure lessons are learnt and used to improve further transformation.

Translate national policy and legislation into local commissioning and improvement approaches.

Communications:

Produce reports for senior leaders, communicating risks, trends and impacts clearly as required.

Build strong stakeholder relationships and foster collaboration across organisations.

Strengthen relationships with teams and partners to support innovation and joint working

Ability to provide information, written and oral, in an extensive range of formats to an extensive range of audiences whilst being sensitive to the nature of the transformation and the audience, ensuring the end goal is achieved effectively.

Negotiate with partners (internal and external) individually and collectively to achieve the Directorates and commissioning partners aims and objectives.

Lead engagement and consultation processes to achieve the introduction of new initiatives and change in their locality

Represent the Directorate at appropriate inter and intra agency meetings, promoting, liaising, consulting and engaging with managers, staff, people who use our services and their carers and other stakeholders in challenging situations

Systems and information:

Use evidence, analysis, resource mapping, and service reviews to inform commissioning decisions.

Develop and maintain systems for strong market intelligence based on data, evidence and lived experience

Lead the use of complex data and information to inform transformational decision making is a key aspect to this role.

Provide an overview of relevant and complex information to assist senior and strategic managers and officers in their understanding of commissioning issues within CYPS

Ensure performance monitoring systems are in place to demonstrate appropriate governance for integrated care and support arrangements.

Ensure compliance with procurement law, safeguarding, equalities and information governance

Safeguarding:

Ensure services meet statutory requirements and that all professionals safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children.

Be committed to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, raising concerns as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Relevant professional or postgraduate qualification in commissioning, management, public service leadership, social care, education, health, or a related discipline
• Masters degree or leadership qualification.
• Professional membership of a relevant body.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel across the county and work outside office hours as required.
• Willingness to undertake further professional development to fulfil the requirements of the role.
• This role is politically restricted.

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience within childrens services commissioning, including leading large-scale commissioning programmes and service transformation.
• Experience managing substantial budgets, resources, contracts and provider relationships.
• Experience developing commissioning strategies informed by needs analysis, evidence, data and market intelligence.
• Experience working successfully with elected members, senior stakeholders and multi-agency partners.
• Detailed understanding of childrens services legislation, policy, safeguarding and corporate parenting responsibilities.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement, commissioning frameworks and outcome-based commissioning approaches
• Experience of working in a large upper-tier local authority.
• Experience of regional commissioning collaborations.
• Experience of inspection preparation and improvement activity.
• Knowledge of integrated commissioning with health partners.
• Experience commissioning SEND, placements, or specialist childrens services.

Career Progression

Essential

• At NYC we value our employees, and as part of this we can provide wider opportunities to progress in your career. Through discussion with your manager identify areas of interest and consider avenues to progress to them, e.g. apprenticeships and work shadowing/coaching.
• As a large council we have a range of roles, across our services, and can provide a wealth of career and development opportunities to help our employees find fulfilling career development opportunities.

Occupational Skills

Essential

• Strategic and collaborative leadership, with resilience, sound judgement and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Strong political awareness, sensitivity and ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Commercial acumen and ability to make data-driven decisions that support value for money and improved outcomes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Yorkshire Council

Address

County Hall

Racecourse Lane

Northallerton

North Yorkshire

DL7 8AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cora is a leading provider of community healthcare services in the UK. We deliver MSK (musculoskeletal) services, diagnostic imaging, day-case surgery, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, podiatry, persistent pain management, mental health, orthopaedic and rheumatology services. We want everyone to have the opportunity to thrive. We help people help themselves, to get back to their best or to simply find a new way forward.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Experience

Desirable

• strong administration and customer service experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cora Health Group Limited

Address

Brentford

Brentford

Greater London

TW8 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.corahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Dietetics
• Will be required to have a Professional Registration with the HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience (2 years at Band 6 level within Nutrition support enteral and oral feeding experience)
• Experience of working across primary and secondary care
• Experience in leading a team
• Proven evidence of continued professional development certificates

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of community working
• Performance and Development Review Training
• Management Training
• Teaching qualification
• Completion of PENG clinical update or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Excellent team building and leadership skills
• Provent communication and inter-personal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Up to GCSE standard for Maths and English or equivalent experience. Required to hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Experience of office and administration procedures

Desirable

• Experience in more than one clinical area. Experience in managing clinic diaries/appointment schedules

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing. Able to assess a situation and act decisively. Demonstrate a breadth of experience and ability to apply this to practice. Demonstrate recent effective contribution to multidisciplinary working. Has the ability to independently make clinical decisions. Good attention to detail. Able to identify links and potential problems when assessing a situation. Observant. Basic computer skills. Demonstrate a good understanding of audit and its application to uses in practice

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh. Experience in stock management. Experience of understanding research/audit

Knowledge

Essential

• IT skills to be competent using Microsoft Office(outlook, excel, word). Awareness of Health and Safety Regulations. Good written and verbal communication

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic, motivated and approachable. Ability to motivate and lead others. Awareness and willingness to be involved in implementing change. Able to challenge and offer viable alternatives. Strength of character and confidence to manage opposition and overcome obstacles in a positive and non- threatening way. Able to work in complex situations

Other

Essential

• Committed to continuous professional development. Travel throughout North Wales

Desirable

• Welsh speaking Be prepared to work flexible hours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

to be agreed

to be agreed

to be agreed

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Whats next?

• If youre successful, youll be invited to an interview and assessment day on Thursday 1st October or Friday 2nd october 2026. followed by unpaid classroom training which will include 3 days of blended training delivered via Microsoft teams, covering the 15 standards of the care certificate and a day on Mental Health. There will also be one in-person training day to cover basic life support and manual handing. Training dates to be confirmed.

After the programme

As your first step in healthcare with the NHS, this could provide you with the opportunity to progress your career by accessing further training outside of the programme. In time, you could become a Senior Healthcare Assistant. After that, you could then apply to train as an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate, enabling further career avenues such as a Nurse, Podiatrist or Midwife.

Apply Today

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic English and Maths skills are required, otherwise no specific qualifications are required.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Langdon Hospital

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX70NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role*****

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Audiology or equivalent
• State registration or working towards state registration with HPC / RCCP

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Audiology basic experience
• Work with/have thorough knowledge of UK national protocols

Desirable

• Clinical audit

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• IT skills

Desirable

• High work ethic / Professionalism
• Demonstrate reflective practice
• Organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Medical secretarial duties
• Medical audio typing.
• Medical word processing
• Operating word processing and computer packages
• Computer literate.
• Medical terminology
• Microsoft Office
• PAS
• Understanding of the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, access to health records and defensible documentation, health and safety legislation, and their application in the workplace.
• Equality issues

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE English language (minimum grade C) or equivalent.
• oRSA 3 typewriting / word processing, or NVQ3 business administration, or equivalent.

Desirable

• oMedical secretarial diploma or equivalent.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oEffective communication and interpersonal skills.
• oAble to analyse complex facts or situations.
• oAble to use initiative appropriately within team environment.
• oAble to work without supervision.
• oAbility to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willing to learn

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle, Cumbria

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oLevel 3 vocational qualification OR Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;
• oTheoretical knowledge
• oExperience of a range of care and related procedures
• oClinical observations
• oknowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislation
• oNational Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• oNumeracy and Literacy Level 2

Desirable

• Undertake relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in health or social care.
• oExperience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings
• oWorking knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision
• oUnderstanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
• oInsight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
• oKnowledge of Safeguarding
• oUnderstanding work-related boundaries
• oAwareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• oFamiliarity with current NHS and social care policies
• oComputer skills
• oClinical policies and procedures
• oEvidence of understanding of Trust Business
• oExperience of working in the Trust previously

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
• Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
• Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions, observations and metrics.
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures
• Attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
• Desire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.
• Caring and empathetic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to providing high quality patient care.
• Willingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Presents self as courteous, respectful and helpful and understands importance of professional image. Reliable, adaptable and dependable.
• Ability to use initiative appropriately

Desirable

• Keyboard skills
• Venepuncture

Other

Essential

• Promote equality and value diversity Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington OPD/CDC

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English language (minimum C grade) or equivalent.
• RSA 2 word processing or equivalent.

Desirable

• RSA 3 word processing or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 in administration or equivalent

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to analyse complex facts or situations.
• Able to use initiative appropriately within team environment.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Able to work to deadlines.

Other requirements

Essential

• Willing to develop further relevant skills.
• Enthusiasm

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Operating word processes and computer packages.
• Audio typing / word processing
• Computer literate
• Requirements of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Access to Health Records and Defensible Documentation, Health and Safety and their applications in the workplace.
• Equality Issues.

Desirable

• Secretarial duties
• Medical audio typing / word processing.
• Medical terminology
• Microsoft Office
• PAS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To screen and assess for eligibility for Mental Health Treatment Requirements.
• To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service.
• To undertake direct and indirect clinical work that is managed and goals agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered Psychologist.
• To liaise with a range of services (including health, social care and voluntary agencies) relevant to the working area.
• To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.
• To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website ( http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent. Eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice, and / or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with disabilities, in a health or mental health setting and or work with people with complex needs
• Experience of group work and individual therapeutic contact

Desirable

• Experience of working within the criminal justice, forensic mental health services or IAPT
• Experience of the use of psychometric tests
• Experience of using a trauma informed approach

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant clinical and research skills
• An understanding of the social determinates of health inequalities and relevant psychological theory and practice
• Ability to work independently and know when to ask for and use supervision, identifying when there is need for advice and using supervision at agreed intervals

Effort & Environment

Essential

• Ability to tolerate and remain calm in the face of high levels of emotional distress and emotional demands

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

London

Holyrood Street

London

SE1 2EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose and Summary

The Staff Nurse will deliver high quality, personalised, compassionate care to service users, providing a range of specialist interventions.

Ensure consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence, which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.

Lead the delivery of comprehensive service user assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient-centred care in a range of settings.

Provide clinical supervision and support to junior colleagues, including students.

Assist and support the manager, as directed, to deliver a nurse-led integrated care service and develop a specialist practice-based clinical model of care.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic working environment, working collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintaining accurate records.

Band 5 Nursing roles are only open to staff with a Nursing registration, obtained as a result of completing a qualification recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be soughtfrom:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifcaitions

Essential

• Professional NMC Qualification - Registered Nurse
• Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
• Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing healthcare in chosen area of specialism
• Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to present ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style.
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously
• Ability to lead and empower people to make decisions and plan ahead.

Effort and Enviroment

Essential

• Daily use of physical health equipment, if required.
• Patient-facing role, which may expose the practitioner to distressing, emotional conditions
• Occasional exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances
• Ability to manage complex and challenging behaviour
• Ability to work in a challenging and changing environment
• Manual handling

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Swaleside

Brabazon Road

Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey

ME12 4AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Skills and Simulation EducationTo support the delivery of Clinical Skills for the University of Buckingham Medical students. This requires organising, facilitating, providing equipment for and teaching the students to support their simulation and skills requirements for Phase 2 of their Medical Education which consists of ten hospital-based clinical blocks.

Verifying the students and assessing their competencies in the 32 GMC Practical Procedures, ensuring documentation is appropriately completed and stored on the database developed by the department.

Simulation Service ManagementTo be responsible for ensuring the regular maintenance of the clinical skills training equipment owned by the department.To be responsible for ensuring the ordering stock control of consumables necessary for the delivery of this type of training, for both the Trust and medical student sessions per year.

Team Leadership and Collaborative WorkingTo ensure that they are up to date with any new developments, recommendations or guidelines and are competent in the skills that they are expected to provide.To act at all times in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC/MMC Code of Professional Conduct

Service Development, Quality and ImprovementResearch and source new equipment & procedures Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Simulation page on the Milton Keynes intranet site.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Educated to degree level
• Working knowledge of undergraduate medical curriculum and RDIT teaching and curricula programmes in NHS
• Knowledge of evidence informed and research-based practice

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in medical education or simulation based practice or equivalent experience to master's level

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in Acute NHS setting
• Evidence of competence to deliver clinical skills training
• Teaching Experience
• Significant post qualification experience
• Experience of leading a team and managing direct reports
• Experience in design and implementation of teaching programmes
• Experience of Simulation training and delivery including debriefing skills Clinical Competence and credibility
• Able to deliver high-quality training for staff of all levels, enabling the delivery of patient centred care

Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan and organise a range of complex activities and programmes
• Effective negotiation skills
• Good and Effective presentation skills
• Excellent teaching skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team
• Ability to cope with tight deadlines and competing priorities
• Well-developed customer focused skills
• Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices
• Computer literate
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Able to both perform and teach a wide range of clinical skills e.g. cannulation, naso gastric tube insertion, catheterisation
• Able to trouble-shoot equipment to solve issues i.e. manikins, IT software
• Able to use software for word processing, presentations, networking, timetabling and creation of spreadsheets and online rostering
• Able to promote a positive and safe learning environment

Personal and people development

Essential

• Identify, train and develop faculty colleagues of all grades to carry out and support simulation
• Able to line manage and supervise staff, including staff appraisals, sick returns and personal development reviews
• Lead on and undertake surveys and audits as required

Communication

Essential

• Responsible for own professional actions, acts on initiative and autonomously to deliver the role effectively
• Able to interpret national and local guidance and to develop local policies to reflect standards
• Able to accept uncertainty and adapt as necessary to get on with the job
• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UnderGrad Placement Tariff (Uni of Oxford) (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cora is a leading provider of community healthcare services in the UK. We deliver MSK (musculoskeletal) services, diagnostic imaging, day-case surgery, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, podiatry, persistent pain management, mental health, orthopaedic and rheumatology services. We want everyone to have the opportunity to thrive. We help people help themselves, to get back to their best or to simply find a new way forward.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English

Experience

Desirable

• administration & customer service experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cora Health Group Limited

Address

Brentford

Brentford

Greater London

TW8 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.corahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work with children, young people, their carers and a wide range of professionals across health and social care settings to ensure that looked after children and young people (known as Children in Care-CiC) receive the appropriate services in order to reach their full potential as outlined in Promoting the Health and Well-being of Looked After Children (2022) and the Intercollegiate competencies for looked after children (2025).

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health care for CiC and care leavers. The overall aim is to ensure that children in care health needs are met and positive outcomes are achieved for this vulnerable group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

2. To support CiC and their carers with the appropriate health advice, information, signposting and referral.

3. To support social work colleagues in ensuring that any health needs identified at childrens initial or review health assessments are promptly addressed with ongoing follow up and reviews.

4. To assist with the compilation of information to inform the completion of quality Initial health assessments.

5. To attend and /or provide a written report for any statutory CiC health reviews and care planning meetings.

6. To ensure that all CiC are up to date with their immunisations and to support access to outstanding immunisations in line with the Department of Health guidelines.

To monitor emotional health and stability by interpreting the strengths and difficulties questionnaire scores (SDQs) liaising with the Lead CiC specialist nurse/childs social worker.

8. To attend meetings on behalf of the Lead Specialist nurse for CiC in periods of her absence.

9. To Work in conjunction with the Lead Specialist nurse for CiC participating in the delivery of CiC training and the ongoing professional development of health professionals, social workers and foster carers.

Leadership

1. Provides professional leadership and health advice and support to health professionals including health visitors and school nurses and social workers within health and social care settings.

2. Works with a legal, professional and ethical framework established by relevant bodies. e.g. Department of Health, Nursing and Midwifery Council and local health trust policies.

3. To assist and participate in any audits for improving the quality standards for health services for CiC.

4. To participate in regional and local strategic planning groups within CiC nursing.

5. To support and encourage community involvement in decision / policy making including the involvement of children/young people and carers.

Clinical Practice

1. To work autonomously within own practice, responsible for managing a caseload of children in care.

2. To undertake comprehensive health assessments on CiC both in borough and those CiC placed within borough from other local authorities in line with good practice and reciprocal working arrangements.

3. To make clinical decisions to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role, supported by relevant evidence-based practice theories.

4. To adopt a flexible approach to working which may include travelling out of borough on occasions, or working evenings, to engage with young people and facilitate their access to health services.

5. To be responsible for the recording of personally generated clinical observations and the maintenance of relevant nursing records and reports.

6. To work in conjunction with targeted and universal childrens services to provide health promotion and advice to children in care, including those not accessing mainstream education

7. To work alongside the lead specialist nurse and named nurse for CiC to support the development, implementation, review and updating of CiC processes and procedures.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection, and evaluations
• Understanding of national policies relating to children

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Knowledge of statutory guidance on promoting the health and wellbeing of Looked after Children
• Assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience of working in a community setting
• Understanding the needs of the client group

Desirable

• Working with children and young people
• Working with looked after children /children in care
• Experience of attending Looked after Childrens reviews

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Degree or equivalent Nursing qualification
• Sexual health training qualification or willing to undertake.

Desirable

• SCPHN

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across the trust and on occasion to travel outside of trust boundaries to meet the needs of CiC.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to developing the service offer for CiC.
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Lister Road

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 1TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)